Baptism: baptisma [bap-tis-mah] Strongs 908 from 907 1) immersion, submersion The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 3:21). Romans 6:3-4 tells us we are […]
Grace
Grace: [charis /khar·ece/] Strong’s 5485 from 5463 1 grace. 1a that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness: grace of speech. 2 good will, loving-kindness, favour. 2a of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and […]
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ: “the salvation and power of God!” Jesus: Iesous [ee-ay-sooce] Strong’s 2424 “Jehovah is salvation” Christ: Christos [khris-tos] Strong’s 5547 “the anointed one” The Light of the word. The Sun of righteousness. The Salt of the earth. Son of God and Son of man. The Prince of Peace. God’s gift of salvation to us […]
Salvation
Salvation: sozo [sode-zo] Strong’s 4982 1) to save, keep safe and sound, to rescue from danger or destruction 1a) to save one (from injury or peril) 1a1) to save one suffering from disease, to make well, heal, restore to health 1b1) to preserve one who is in danger of destruction, to save or rescue Salvation […]
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